Formula One Championship Edition (PS3)

[Sureboss]

My copy arrived today. Won the first race at Indianapolis, figured the settings were set to way too easy. Started a career in "Hard" modus, no luck passing one of the three tests..... I guess i have to stick with medium for some time.

What I really like is the sound and the TV-feeling the game provides. But boy do I miss Force-Feedback

Buy a vibrator.










Though I have no idea how to solve your force feedback problem,


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I'm getting rather tempted to buy a PS3 though I wouldn't have a HDTV to accompany it.

 

[icelt]

Well F1:CE displayed on my buddies 61" DLP does look bloody fantastic (the rev lights displaying accurately on the steering well is a neat touch). We've only got a couple hours of game play in, but those were some frantic, frustrating and fun filled quick races. However we are already experiencing the intermittent crash thanks to interference dropping the wireless controller out. That is quite annoying, as many of you already know. Enough so it's making me consider returning it and waiting to see if the revised BT spec version fixes the issue/problem.

Great game regardless and I can't imagine where the poor rag reviews are coming from. It's gonna be a fun month whichever way I go

 

[Sportscar_Rob]

What really annoys me about this game is that if the time runs out during a session, you cant finish your lap.

I allways end up on a good lap with the time running out by 10 seconds or something like that. This is really a big minus in this overall quite realistic game.

 

[TheMoose]

What really annoys me about this game is that if the time runs out during a session, you cant finish your lap.

I allways end up on a good lap with the time running out by 10 seconds or something like that. This is really a big minus in this overall quite realistic game.

Well the really big minus is if you had to wait for the guy 3 laps down to finish the race before you could start another race!!!

 

[Tomf4i03]

We should get an online racing season going here like they have at the other website.

 

[Oshow]

I wish GT Planet had a separate forum just for this game!!! Gamefaqs.com has one, but not too many people go on there. I got this game when it came out and eventhough I'm from the U.S., I love F1!!! I couldn't wait to get this game. Medium difficulty seems to be near-perfect for me. I'm in my second year in Career and I drive for Ferrari (no autograph requests, please). While I love this game as a whole, it does have some faults that are rather frustrating. For one, the lappers are but stupid. I've been taken out by lappers more often than I can count. I have lappers cut into my line and then all of the sudden they slow down. BAM, right in their rear end. Race over. Secondly, wet-weather handling is an oxymoron if I've ever heard one. Just horrible. The other cars seem to be on dries with no rain!! I've pitted after it started raining and my pit crew put me on dries again!!! Thirdly, I've had a stacked pit problem with Massa pitting on the SAME lap as me!!!! Some minor glitches, but overall, I can't stop playing this game!!! It's on to Silverstone!!!!!

 

[Sportscar_Rob]

I agree, lapping cars are somewhat of a problem. Most of the time the AI cars are way too cautious when lapping. This leads to a slow-down penalty or you have to really slow down to get lapped.

Both sucks if you´re fighting for position. What I really love is that every car actually sounds different, I dont think any F1 game ever had that before.

 

[Christhedude]

i played that game yesterday at the store. did a 7 lap race at montreal and i got a good and nice impression of the game.
Too bad all driving aids were on, even the auto breaking but anyways...

 

[MS7XWDC]

Thinking that we simply won't get any "updates" for the current F1 game on PS3, so here are the suggestions for the next version [if there even is one].
1. Force Feedback for steering wheels
2. Lap Timing and scoring colors like we see on TV: green = best sector time compared to everyone in the session [and not your previous laps' time]
3. Trackside Flag Waving Marshals for blue flags, yellow flags [a feature on the 2005 version on PS2]
4. Voice chat in Online Mode [a feature on the 2005 version on PS2]
5. Optional Full Distance online races [a feature of NASCAR 06 on PS2]
6. Car Setups in Online Mode [a feature of NASCAR 06 on PS2]
7. Rear View Mirrors / Rear View on the screen for c0ckpit view [not necessarily actual 'wing mirrors' if a car's design would not have them placed on the screen, but an optional screen layout option to show a rear view from each side of the car that appears on the screen]
This could be done regardless of how any F1 Team wants their car to be represented, as these views would simply be like the Lap Time, Lap Counter or car condition indicator ie: not 'part of the car', but a rear view / side views that you could enable or disable. A feature of the game, not a part of the car; like the pit indicator.

They've already have 'real time' TV Screens all around the track, so graphically, it's not an issue to render them. The BEST way to implement them is to have a button on the wheel toggle the mirrors [or mirror 'views' so to speak] ON/ OFF of the screen. That way, you could press a buton in an area of the track where you need those views [or are in traffic], and could quickly disable them [take them OFF the screen] when you don't need those views.
8. If they continue to advertise the PSP mirror feature, actually having it function would be great.
9. If it can be done correctly, the Safety Car - but only if it works correctly.
10. Only "solid cars" online, be it 11 or 22 [or the option for 'Solid cars only']

I'll post more later if I think of any, curious to see whaty you guys want.

**Please keep your suggestions out of the "Impossible to do" category.

 

[icelt]

I'm also voting for F1:CE to get its own forum. It would be nice to have separate threads for unrelated topics and questions. IE in the car set-up department, similar to GT, the community would benefit from other users' set-ups on a vehicle by vehicle and track by track basis. Although I do understand this iteration will never become as popular as GT, it still has a lot going for it and I think a strong community is/might develop around it.

On to a technique question, I've got about 6 hours of concerted racing/driving in on this game but I'm not convinced that turning off TC and AB is proving that much of an advantage. Using the Renault I was able to beat the Gold Medal time at Indy with the settings of TC (25%) and AB (off). However I was only about 0.6" faster than my best time with TC (50%) and AB (on). Also I'm finding that not locking up the fronts under heaving breaking near impossible using the 6axis controller, even attempting to trail break. Maybe a nice wheel controller is necessary to really bring out the benefits of turning those aids off? Or maybe I just need several more hours of practice? Oh yeah, my best Sepang time in the Renault with both TC & AB off was around 1'35.4". Apparently some are getting 1'29"s around Sepang, so obviously I've got more improving to do than just in breaking and accelerating.

 

[Digital-Nitrate]

I wish GT Planet had a separate forum just for this game!!! Gamefaqs.com has one, but not too many people go on there. I got this game when it came out and eventhough I'm from the U.S., I love F1!!! I couldn't wait to get this game.

I'm also voting for F1:CE to get its own forum. It would be nice to have separate threads for unrelated topics and questions. IE in the car set-up department, similar to GT, the community would benefit from other users' set-ups on a vehicle by vehicle and track by track basis. Although I do understand this iteration will never become as popular as GT, it still has a lot going for it and I think a strong community is/might develop around it.

Add me to the list of those who would also like to see a dedicated sub forum for this game.

In the meantime, it would probably be a good idea to start new threads with F1CE in the title for specific topics rather than turn this into a mega thread that covers so many different topics that it becomes to difficult to find specific topics for information and discussion.

For one, the lappers are but stupid. I've been taken out by lappers more often than I can count. I have lappers cut into my line and then all of the sudden they slow down. BAM, right in their rear end. Race over.

I agree, lapping cars are somewhat of a problem. Most of the time the AI cars are way too cautious when lapping. This leads to a slow-down penalty or you have to really slow down to get lapped.

Are you really trying to get lapped?

I actually really like the realistic "reaction" the AI has, both from the lead AI cars and the back markers. I've watched a lot of F1 races over the years, and you see them same type of reactions in real F1 races as you do in the game. I also like how their reaction/behavior can be modified by how you drive, and how close you are to them. Unlike Gran Turismo, the AI will go off their preferred race line and adjust their speeds based on many different factors including traffic, and the aggressiveness of cars nearby. 👍

What I really love is that every car actually sounds different, I dont think any F1 game ever had that before

I agree, the sounds in the game are great, especially with a really nice pair of headphones, or better yet, a top-notch surround sound audio system.

 

[Tomf4i03]

I also think it would be nice to have a forum here for this game, then we cn organize online races and maybe even a championship would be awesome

 

[Sportscar_Rob]

Are you really trying to get lapped?

Well its something that just happens if you drive for Super Aguri

One time at Monza, the AI was just unable to lap. I went beside the racing line and even lifted the throttle, still the AI car wouldnt lap. Result: Me getting a six second penalty...

Ohh...add me to the list of those who want a dedicated forum for this game. Best PS3 Racing game so far...

 

[kart.no.38]

There are one or two things which are really bugging me about this game.

The first one is that your engine noise isn't really that loud and no matter which camera angle you choose it sounds the same.

The other thing is that the A.I never overtake you. Unless I made a huge mistake, and ran very wide, they wouldn't overtake me. At one point I was free wheeling down the straight and all the other cars did was sit in my slipstream. I realise that you can race online but last night I couldn't get a connection and had to settle for the A.I. Terrible stuff.

 

[Oshow]

So how do we go about getting a dedicated forum for this game?! I would love that!!! Anyway, I was lapping(yes, lapping) Button in Hungary when he decided to race me instead of letting me pass him. When my back tire was inline with his front, he decided to move over. Towards me. Needless to say, I went slamming into the wall. Race over. Thanks Jenson!!!! I usually approach lappers like a basketball player would approach Bobby Knight.
Back to the dedicated forum. I would love to talk about best laps, wish list for the next game(hopefully the next game), and set-up questions. I get massive off-throttle oversteer coming into the first corner at Interlagos that has me baffled!!! More tracks would be nice, also. It would be cool to incorporate some former F1 tracks in the game, like the A1 Ring in Austria. I always liked that track. I know that Portugal, Mexico, and South Africa have F1 tracks, but the names escape me at the moment. Dedicated forum, please!!!!!

 

[barryf1fan]

All this talk of dedicated forum and the next game...

Does anyone know how well this game has done??
Especially in North America? I imagine Europe and Austrailia will get the next game, the last game that came to N.A. was Formula One 2001 (Sony) and F1 2001 (EA) and Sony kept releasing games in the EU.

 

[icelt]

All this talk of dedicated forum and the next game...

Does anyone know how well this game has done??
Especially in North America? I imagine Europe and Austrailia will get the next game, the last game that came to N.A. was Formula One 2001 (Sony) and F1 2001 (EA) and Sony kept releasing games in the EU.

Well take it for what it is worth, but the following link that bases its info on Amazon US states that F1 is presently the #200 seller in video games and #10 for PS3 (placing it ahead of Madden, VF 5 and FN Round 3). I know it's been in the PS3 top 10 since its release, so if nothing else this fact is at least encouraging.

http://www.eproductwars.com/vg/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestseller..._rd_t=2101&pf_rd_p=221591101&pf_rd_i=51550011

And here is its specific sales rank and quantity history at Amazon:
http://www.eproductwars.com/asinsaleshistory.cfm?db=vg&asin=B000MIP72G

 

[MS7XWDC]

great, our Own Forum !!

 

[Oshow]

Just saw that we have a sub-forum for F1!!!! That's great!!!! Just won the Championship in Season 2 for Ferrari, but I noticed that, since we won the Constructor's also, that we do not have the first position in the pit lane. Also, my car number is still 5, not number 1 that comes win winning the Driver's Title. I know, it's kinda picky!!! Lappers aren't getting any smarter either!!!!

 

[Sportscar_Rob]

Another small suggestion for future versions: More helmet designs for your custom driver. Not every driver uses his national flag as design, some more custom schemes would be nice.

 

[Scaff]

Well after numerous and strong recommendations from a good number of members I have finally given in an picked up F1:CE (actually bought it early this week). In comparison to the demo its an amazing game (the crappy review scores are so wide of the mark its unbelievable) and I have to say I love it. I also have to admit that two races into my career (not had a great amount of time to play) I feel like GTP's very own Sato. I promised myself that when I started I would run the races as they came, no going back to re-race if I messed up.

With full damage on and all the driving aids off, even playing on medium its an entertaining challenge. My first race in Bahrain was not my finest hour, after just missing out on the top qualifying group I started 11th on the grid (in an MF1) and managed to climb to 8th before a mistake cost me my nose-cone, after the return to the pits I was down in 16th and worked hard to finish in 12th.

the next round in Malaysia saw me start from 9th on the grid and all was going well, I was up to sixth following the first round of pit-stops when the Ferrari right in front of me blew its engine, I could not see a damn thing and lost it on the oil it had dropped. The resulting spin sent me straight into the armco, removing most of the front end of my car and a DNF.

The funny thing is that both of these races was far more involving and fun than I can remember having in a GT race in many years. The risk of a DNF from accident (my own fault or not) adds a major element to the game, and all I can think of as far as the poor reviews go is they must have been playing with every driving aid on and damage off, that's the only way I can see it being dull. Either that or the reviewers have no understanding of motorsport at all.

While I need far more practice before I even go near an on-line race, its certainly going to be fun practising, I have to say this one has turned into the real great PS3 launch game for me, RR7 and Motorstorm are fun, but lack the depth F1 offers (and RFOM is just to different and I'm a biased racing fan).


Regards

Scaff

 

[Oshow]

When you get a drive with a team like Ferrari, try the race starting from the back of the grid. Your heart is pounding!!!!! More of a challenge on Medium, but not too hard.

 

[icelt]

Could this help explain why there's been no word of a patch/update for F1?

http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/04/sony_euro_job_c.html
* Sony Liverpool – where WipeOut and F1 are produced – lost over 50 employees. Sony QA for European titles is also largely based at Sony Liverpool.

 

[GT4 genius]

I have F1 2006 on the PS2 and i'm considering getting a PS3, but is there much point in getting F1CE or is it pretty similar but with better graphics.

PS are there no safety cars?

 

[Digital-Nitrate]

I have F1 2006 on the PS2 and i'm considering getting a PS3, but is there much point in getting F1CE or is it pretty similar but with better graphics.

Actually there are several changes that were made for F1:CE including gamplay modes, features, settings, AI, etc.... but perhaps more than anything else, with F1:CE you can not only play online, but with a full field of 22 cars, 11 of which can be real online opponents... each with an AI teammate.

 

[<_Spike_>]

Just a shame they didn't fix the occasional dodgy driving physics side of things...over-all though...moderately impressed...more so than I was with 2006 which I'd expect because whichever way you slice it CE is just a PS3 upgrade of 06. A longer career mode would've been nice...

Just having trouble setting up camber on the Williams around Bahrain...can't seem to get it in a straight line out of most corners and I often end up backwards, making things harder to complete... May just do a purposely crap lap to finish it and get onto the next setting >.>

 

[Lee]

but perhaps more than anything else, with F1:CE you can not only play online, but with a full field of 22 cars, 11 of which can be real online opponents... each with an AI teammate.

"AI guy, stay behind me, I need these poi.... Oi!"

*Goes back to LFS*

 

[icelt]

Just having trouble setting up camber on the Williams around Bahrain...can't seem to get it in a straight line out of most corners and I often end up backwards, making things harder to complete... May just do a purposely crap lap to finish it and get onto the next setting >.>

Are you referring to the camber trials found the evolution mode? If so, and I can understand your frustration with the hyper sensitive oversteer when the camber is set too high, remember that in evlolution mode you do not have to complete a lap in any set amount of time. If you find your self spinning, which usually leads to a red lap, just take it verrrrrry easy on those tight corners (also purposefully taking a very wide line can help too). Then when you cross the SF line you can select the camber setting that is more stable. Sometimes you just have to work with the game's quirks in evolution mode, but if you do I've found that you'll usually end up with a nice and stable setup. Good luck 👍

Oh and a random tip, in my experience the one chassis setting that most impacts the car's tendency to oversteer around tight downhill corners is the generic suspension setting, although high rear camber comes in a close 2nd. Usually dropping the setting both front and back by a value of 2 to 3 will really make a difference. Then from there you can tweak to your preference, maybe a little softer (lower value) if you feel it's still a little dodgy or a little harder (higher value) if you find the turn stable but a little too slow.

 

[isamu]

According to MS7X, today's firmware patch for the PS3 will include support for FFB.

 

[Kylehnat]

I got this game today, and what a sight for sore eyes, it is! There have not been any good console F1 sims released in the U.S. for quite some time, but this makes the wait worth it! Visually stunning, and it drives very well. My DFP shan't be gathering dust anytime soon .